David Hume Quotes

The chief benefit, which results from philosophy, arises in an indirect manner, and proceeds more from its secret, insensible influence, than from its immediate application.

David Hume

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One of the unique things is that whether we were out at sea or in the middle of the water tank, a lot of times you just couldn't leave. Especially when we were out at sea.

John C. Reilly

SeaWaterYouUniqueOutLeave

Taking over our own business and running it ourselves has tied us even more to our fans.

Jerry Jeff Walker

BusinessMoreOverOwnFansUs

I was in heaven when I saw Taraji P. Henson wearing Moschino!

Jeremy Scott

HeavenSawWearing

I believe it is still true that conflicts among major powers usually stem from geopolitical rivalries but rarely from economic competition.

Robert Kagan

CompetitionBelieveTrueI Believe

We gained his operational capabilities and he gained our marketing skills.

Mercer Reynolds

MarketingSkillsHeOurHisGained

Celebrity despicability is a precious thing.

Rob Sheffield

CelebrityPreciousThing

It's rare that anybody gets in the Hall of Fame, and to be nominated is good enough for me.

Robin Zander

GoodMeEnoughFameRareAnybody

I get really excited if I think I'm going to introduce somebody to a writer they haven't found before and I think they'll love. My favorite books to get as gifts are any that the giver is messianic about.

Monica Ali

LoveThinkExcitedGoingIntroduce

It's not a lighthearted decision to change your language, your country, your citizenship, and come to a world where you don't know anybody, to leave a place where you've had opportunities to build friendships from childhood. That's quite a big decision to make.

Milos Forman

ChangeDecisionChildhoodWorldYou

Daddy was real gentle with kids. That's why I expected so much out of marriage, figuring that all men should be steady and pleasant.

Loretta Lynn

MarriageMenWhyGentleRealSteady

I need my time to be lonely.

Jose Mourinho

TimeLonelyNeedMy Time

I used to love Danish. My father used to make a Boston cream pie. You never see that anymore.

Christopher Walken

LoveFatherYouPieNeverBoston

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